A Basic skill of any survivalist, woodsman, naturalist, herbalist, apocalypticist, hobbyist or hunter. Being able to identify wild edible plants has an almost mystic image because throughout history this skill done correctly leads to life and incorrectly could lead to illness or death. This is one of the oldest and most respected skills worldwide. Foraging for wild edible plants has always been one of the foundations for mankind’s ability to survive and thrive in different climates.
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca.) refers to a large genus of plants that belong to the daisy family. They include the incredibly well known garden lettuce (Lactuca
Common cattail (Typha latifolia) is a species of plant you will likely be very familiar with. As its name suggests, it’s a very common find,
Author: George Lindmann of www.coalcreek.com Throughout the year, my four kids and I organize our snake boots, our chigger repellant, our tools (which can include
The American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) was once a common find within it’s range of habitat across the Northeastern states. Whilst exploring its native range,
The American Cranberrybush (Viburnum trilobum) is a deciduous shrub that produces small edible, ruby red berries in the fall. Whilst the fruits greatly resemble cranberries,
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a grand species of beech, native only to North America and small pockets of South East Canada. Because of its